BBQ or Buffalo ? Duck Leg Sauces
POSTED: 09/01/2022
If you’re looking for the perfect party protein for your next casual get together, don’t limit yourself to chicken wings. Duck legs and wings offer all the versatility of their poultry counterparts, but pack a rich, red meat flavor that works well with a variety of cuisines. Whether you are wanting to stick with a traditional taste or offer a seasonal eating experience, it is simple to pair duck legs and wings with your favorite sauce for an easy-to-prepare dish.
Here are some of our favorite options:
Seasonal Favorites
The hot sauce and ranch work in combination with other tangy ingredients in this sauce to create a delicious profile that perfectly balances the rich flavor of duck.
This tangy BBQ sauce balances out the slightly sweet undertones of duck meat.
Red wine and cherries meld together to create a rich sauce that pairs perfectly with duck legs. Or, you can serve it with our Duck Tacos for an added burst of flavor.
Classic Options
Orange sauce and duck have long been regarded as a perfect, complementary pair. Try this sweet sauce with a tangy twist to take your dish to the next level.
This spicy hoisin sauce brings the heat to any Asian-inspired duck dish. It makes a phenomenal dipping sauce for duck legs.
This tart and spicy apricot-Szechuan sauce steps up the flavor with peppercorns.
Spicy Selections
The sweet and spicy flavors of this homemade Nashville-style hot sauce make a perfect coating for duck wing drummettes or duck legs.
This classic Korean BBQ recipe blends honey, soy sauce, ginger and garlic with a little bit of sriracha for a delicious duck appetizer.
A delicious Peri Peri sauce is blended smoothly and brings the heat to any duck leg or duck wing dish.
A fresh herb Chimichurri sauce brings South American flare to roasted duck legs.
Sweet or spicy sauces are a simple option to dress up any duck dish. For more inspiration, be sure to follow Maple Leaf Farms on all our social channels.
